Aerial attacks between Israel and Iran continued overnight into Thursday, marking a seventh day of strikes following Israel's Friday attack. That surprise operation hit at the heart of Iran's nuclear program, striking key facilities and killing several nuclear scientists as well as high-ranking military leaders, according to Israeli officials.

Russia warned Israel against its strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, saying it puts the world on the "brink of a catastrophe." The country also expressed concern about the Bushehr nuclear power plant, where Russian nationals are working.